Aquatic Stage Staff

Royal Caribbean Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 840,000 - 1,259,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking an Aquatic Stage Staff to support Aqua Theater shows onboard, including safety diving, rigging, and underwater prop management. The role involves assisting with dive shows and acting as a safety diver in emergencies.

Applicants should have 2–3 years’ experience with stage equipment and a PADI Open Water Diver certification or better. High school completion is preferred and duties require physical capability for underwater tasks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience with assembly/disassembly of stage equipment and props.
• Background in stage, technical theater and/or production.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
• PADI Open Water Diver certification or better.

Responsibilities

• Serve as safety diver and communication link during emergencies.
• Assist with setup, operation, and strike of Aqua Theater shows.
• Assemble, maintain, and report issues with SCUBA equipment.
• Perform underwater duties (air support, rigging, prop movement, communication).
• Participate in rescue training.

Skills

Heavy underwater lifting

underwater repairs

Crew safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCUBA equipment

Job description

Summary: The Aquatic Stage Staff (STAA) is responsible for all the duties and responsibilities that are outlined in the Technical Stage Staff (STAT) Job Description. Moreover, the STAA is not only responsible for assisting with dive shows and underwater activities in the Aqua Theater, as requested by the Aqua Cast Support Divers, Entertainment Rigging Specialists and/or the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager, but also acts as a safety diver in the unlikely event of an Aqua Show related emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities

All duties must comply with Royal Caribbean International’s The Royal Way, SQM, USPH, and all environmental and safety policies. Employees may work across multiple venues onboard and must maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times.

1. Reporting

• Reports to the Stage Production Manager.
• Directly supervised by the Head Stage Staff, who assigns daily duties.

2. Aqua Show Duties

• Acts as a safety diver and communication link during emergencies.
• Assists with setup, operation, and strike of Aqua Theater shows.
• Assembles, maintains, and reports issues with SCUBA equipment.
• Performs underwater duties (air support, rigging, prop movement, communication).
• Participates in rescue training.

3. Maintenance

• Helps maintain props and set pieces as designed.
• Assists with underwater inspections and reports issues.
• Ensures all equipment is secured to prevent damage.

4. Administration

• Attends required meetings.
• Maintains and submits accurate track sheets.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience with the assembly and disassembly of stage equipment and props.
• Background in stage, technical theater and/or production.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) full contract served as Technical Stage Staff.
• Completion of the PADI open water diver certification or better.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have the ability to solely move heavy sets and/or props underwater.
• Ability to perform minor theatrical repair work (i.e. carpentry and painting).
• Keep up to date with advancements in the entertainment industry.